Very Good
#154 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 21% of private schools
Gce Lab School
High School
9 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#154 of 716
In Chicago
#51 of 162
public schools
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Gce Lab School
High School in Chicago · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gce Lab School
Gce Lab School is a private high school in Chicago, IL. Gce Lab School serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gce Lab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, Gce Lab School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.3:1 students to teachers, Gce Lab School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Gce Lab School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Gce Lab School compares to 156 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gce Lab School (this school) | 7.3 |
| YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr | 6.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep | 6.9 |
| Intrinsic 2 Charter High School | 4.9 |
| Jones College Prep High School | 8.8 |
| Payton College Preparatory HS | 9.4 |
| Ogden Int High School | 5.6 |
| Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep | 7.4 |
| Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus | 5.4 |
| Young Magnet High School | 9.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy | 6.1 |
| Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep | 6.9 |
| Chicago Technology Academy HS | 5.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus | 6.8 |
| Wells Community Academy HS | 6.1 |
| Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep | 6.7 |
| Lincoln Park High School | 8.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-UIC College Prep | 5.1 |
| Juarez Community Academy HS | 6.4 |
| Crane Medical Prep HS | 6.1 |
| YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership | 6.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
9 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gce Lab School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Payton College Preparatory HS (rated 9.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jones College Prep High School (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr Chicago | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep Chicago | 0.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Intrinsic 2 Charter High School Chicago | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Jones College Prep High School Chicago | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| GEMS WORLD ACADEMY CHICAGO Chicago | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| SOUTH LOOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT MAGNIFICENT MILE Chicago | 0.7 mi | — |
| FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| South Loop Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Ogden Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| GOLD COAST PREP (FORMERLY CHICAGO GRAMMAR SCHOOL) Chicago | 1.2 mi | — |
| Salazar Elem Bilingual Center Chicago | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Payton College Preparatory HS Chicago | 1.3 mi | 9.4 |
| OLD ST MARYS SCHOOL Chicago | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Chicago | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| DAYSTAR ACADEMY Chicago | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT WEST LOOP Chicago | 1.2 mi | — |
| Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center Chicago | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| BENNETT DAY SCHOOL Chicago | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$123,047
Median Home Value
$383,300
Median Rent
$2,775/mo
Population
1,127
College Educated
49.1%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Median Age
30.3
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| Coulterville High School Coulterville, IL | 7.3 |
| ACADEMY HIGH Champaign, IL | 7.2 |
| Douglass Academy High School Chicago, IL | 7.2 |
| Deland-Weldon High School De Land, IL | 7.4 |
| GRAND PRAIRIE SCHOOL Onarga, IL | 7.5 |
| Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch Meredosia, IL | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gce Lab School
What grades does Gce Lab School serve?
Gce Lab School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gce Lab School?
Gce Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gce Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gce Lab School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gce Lab School rank in IL?
Gce Lab School ranks #154 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Gce Lab School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gce Lab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gce Lab School a private school?
Yes, Gce Lab School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gce Lab School a religious school?
No, Gce Lab School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 643-0091
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